New competition bubbles up in Europeโ€™s sparkling wine market

In a booming European sparkling wine market, the evolution of consumer habits and climate change are paving the way for new producers such as the UK and Sweden to challenge the hegemony of traditional products, experts say.ย 

EU potato sector points to climate, changing consumer habits as production drops by 37% in over 20 years

From Belgian frites to Spanish tortilla de patata and Italian gnocchi, potatoes are a culinary cornerstone across Europe. Yet, a new Eurostat report confirms a persistent decline in production, despite a slight uptick last year.